Thursday, March 15, 2018

Other than my supply of homemade chocolate zucchini bread and my occasional baked oatmeal muffins, I don't really bake much when it comes to breakfast foods. I'm not sure why, because I never turn down a good muffin. So it's kind of odd that when I was surveying all the random types of flour and baking ingredients in the kitchen, I felt this sudden urge to make scones.

That creative spark led to a dense, crumbly scone that I have to say is surprisingly filling and perfect for munching on with a hot cup of coffee.

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Sweet potato toasts. If you are a sweet potato fan like I am, then this is the kind of breakfast trend you'll want to try. I mean, how can you go wrong with thin slices of sweet potato topped with whatever you can dream up?

Disclosure: I received cheese from Calabro Cheese Corp. to facilitate this recipe. I received no other compensation and the opinions contained herein are my own and reflect my experience with the products. Your own may differ.

Thursday, February 22, 2018

I know there are many out there that aren't considered very healthy (lots of sugar, etc.), but there are a few I do enjoy. However, relying on those premade versions can get a little expensive. I thought I would finally attempt to make my own and save a little money. Plus, it would be nice to have complete control over the ingredients.

The result is these vegan almond butter pecan energy bars. They are delicious, filling, and a snap to put together on a weekend morning.

Disclosure: I received a free box of Wholesome Pantry snacks from ShopRite. I received no other compensation and the opinions contained herein are my own and reflect my experience with the products. Your own may differ.

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Maybe Renato and I are just old married people now, but we prefer to keep things kind of low-key for Valentine's Day. We never really bought into the idea of spending a fortune for one day to say "I Love You." For us, it's about all the little things we do for each other every day. Like when Renato fills up my empty water bottle because he sees it's empty. Or, when I get up early during the week to get breakfast ready and let him stay in bed a little longer.

This Valentine's Day we're planning a quiet dinner for two at home. Many times making a simple meal together means more than a fancy one out on the town. Simple can still be special. This year on the menu is smoked mozzarella baked chicken rollatini.

Disclosure: I received cheese from Calabro Cheese Corp. to facilitate this recipe. I received no other compensation and the opinions contained herein are my own and reflect my experience with the products. Your own may differ.

Friday, February 9, 2018

I don't like to say I make New Year's resolutions. Rather, I prefer to call them promises to myself. It's been about a month and so far, so good. That's why I feel like it's a good time to share how I approach "resolutions" and share how I am doing on my top two promises for a healthier me.

Disclosure: I received a box of Wholesome Pantry snacks from ShopRite to facilitate this post. I received no other compensation and the opinions contained herein are my own and reflect my experience with the products. Your own may differ.

Thursday, February 1, 2018

Just in time for the biggest football game of the year, I have a dip recipe that works with pretty much anything - chips, vegetables, meats, you name it. And, relatively speaking, it's kind of healthy too.